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Iota Xi ChapterMinutes
March 05, 2009
In attendanceProfessor Nicole Stokes-Du Pass
Maria Conneran
Diana P. GonzalezSheila Casey
Megan AndradeDenisa Dundova
Joseph EuloRobert W. Fernandez
Esther Thompson-QuarteyDaina Requeiferos
David ReyesJeffrey ChaitLina Iddisah
Brittany PryarDavid Reyes
Gian Franco MaldonadoAnson BooryCheissy Keeley
1. Membership and Orientations
Spring Induction:This will be the biggest induction so far with a
total of 70 members. Everything is going as planned, which
includes scripts and sign-ups for helping with the event. Officers
and Current Members will arrive at 4.30pm in order to set-up for
orientation. NewMembers will arrive at 6.45pm dressed
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professionally.The former PTK president as well as the N.J. State
president will be able to make it.
Springs Honors Luncheon:The Spring Honors Luncheon will take
place on March 7 from 12.30pm-2.30pm. PTK officers will arrive
at 11.00am to set-up; a list was passed to confirm what food the
officers were bringing. The speaker for the Luncheon will be
Professor Shalan. Former PTK members will be coming such as
Mickey Singer, Nazareth Moto, and Kristy. Hudson County will
also attend.
2. Fundraising &Service Projects
Spring Book Sale: The PTK book sale has made a profit of $1600.
Thanks to all PTK members that helped out during the book sale.
Spring Blood Drive: There will be a blood drive on March 10th
from 9am to 2.30pm. There have been a total of 100 sign-ups for
blood donation.
Earth Day: Earth Day will take place on March 20th. There will be
a fundraiser using reusable shopping bags with the PTK colors,
blue and gold with yellow or gold printing. Quotes from
affordable bags were shown with logos that are Earth friendly.
The price for one side of a bag will be $2.75 and $3.15 for both
sides. It will take 2-3 weeks to order; therefore the decision will
be made soon. These bags will be sold at International
Convention.
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E-Cycling: PTK Officer Chris discussed the upcoming e-cycling
event and will get confirmation soon on the application process.
This event will take place a week after spring break. PTK
members will speak in classes. The top 3 wireless devices to be
recycled are cell phones, PDA, and handheld organizers. People
interested in donating these wireless devices should put the
items in the Cranford or Elizabeth Library. All proceeds go
towards Relay for Life.
Relay for Life: PTK has made a total of $300 for Relay for Life.
Relay for Life is an organization that raises money for cancer
awareness. Spots are still available in order to PTK members to
sign-up for the event on May 29, 2009.
3. Club Mixers
Psi Beta: The Psi Beta vice president Anson stopped by to pitch
his idea for a Talent Show. He passed out flyers which explain the
event and requested PTKs help in order to pull their resources
and work together. The equal costs from the Talent Show will be
50-50. The chair of committee is the President Kevan Pidgeon
Hammock; questions will be directed to him or to an email at
[email protected]. The price for entrance will be announced in the
near future.
Alumni Association: Jeff, a member of the Alumni Association
stopped by to pitch ideas in mixing with PTK for events. An idea
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pitched by Jeff was to have a Womans History Month event.
Another proposal was mixing with PTK and Student Government
Association in order to host a dance together. He also said he will
help with the event by finding out the price of a DJ to play at the
dance. A rough estimate for the DJ and dance lessons is $500.
Jeff went on to explain benefits of joining the Alumni Association
such as discounts to the school library and gym.
History Club: The president of the History Club came in order to
discuss joining together for a Game Night. The profits will be split
in half; more information will be announced in future meetings.
She also discussed a Trip to Broadway, in which history club is
hosting. It will be free for students; however there is limited
space and a $10 refundable fee.
4. Other Announcements
T-shirts: New quotes for PTK shirts will be 100 shirts for the price
of $275 which includes one side and for two sides will be $375.
The sizes range from small to x-large.
Video-game Tournament: A possible event proposed by the PTK
president Maria and Joe Eulo is a video-game tournament in
which competitors will complete for a prize. The date will be
sometime before graduation, possibly the Friday, May 15 before
exams. The place for the tournament will possibly be in the
North or South Lecture Hall. There might be two rooms to host
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different tournaments and the rooms might possibly be linked.
There will be a double elimination tournament in which players
compete for a prize. The games that might be included will be
Guitar Hero, Wii Bowling, Street Fighter, and Super Smash Brawl.
The entry for joining this tournament is $10 and refreshments
served include pizza. If outside people are to come, trained
police officers must come.
Masquerade Ball: PTK plans to raise money through a
Masquerade Ball in order to support the Down Syndrome
Research and Treatment Foundation. The theme of the dance will
be Italian and people attending will wear eye masks. Also, PTK
officers will be auctioned off for dances. PTK has an objective of
raising a minimum of $300. The entrance fee will be around $10-
12 for students, which includes food and drinks; the cost for
couples will be $15. The possible dates for the Masquerade Ball
will be Friday, April 3rd or Saturday, April 4th or Friday, April 24th or
Saturday, April 25th. The location of the dance is still in progress
but it might be the Elizabeth or Cranford Cafeteria. Committees
for the Masquerade Ball are Food, Entertainment, Masquerade
Masks, Advertising, Decoration, and Auction Committee. Possible
prices for masquerade masks are $50 for 50 masks, which can
be ordered online. More information will be presented next week.
The committee leader of this event, Robert W. Fernandez will
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meet with SGA and Alumni Association Jeff in order to sponsor
the event together.
Candy Bars distribution: A PTK member brought up the idea in
which we should but chocolate online for 50 cents and sell them
for a higher price. The sticker for the candy bars represents NJ
family. The organization NJ family purpose includes raising funds
for children who cannot afford to eat breakfast. All money earned
will go towards charities.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 12:30 pm to
1:30 pm in the alumni conference room in the Nomahegan
building.